If you're not cooking for a crowd, or you'd like a little turkey on a night that isn't a holiday dinner, America's Test Kitchen has an interesting method to try: Use your slow cooker. You'll get moist meat, a thick, savory gravy, and if you do it right, you can even have that crispy skin. Here's how. »11/25/14 5:30am 11/25/14 5:30am

Even though there are lots of recipes available for slow cookers (aka crock pots), there are approximately a gazillion more traditional recipes designed for your stovetop or oven. This conversion chart turns just about any recipe into one for your slow cooker. »6/19/14 12:30pm 6/19/14 12:30pm

We're huge fans of crock pot cooking, but using it isn't always easy. One tip to remember: Keep added liquids to a minimum—there's little to no evaporation, so too much can backfire, drying out roasts and making stews soupy. »3/14/14 6:30am 3/14/14 6:30am

You’ve probably heard about slow cookers, and how they can save you time and money in the kitchen. Most people use them for slowly simmered soups, stews, and broths, which is great—but did you know you can make cheesecake in your slow cooker? What about barbecue ribs? Let's talk about some unexpected, delicious meals… »1/22/14 8:00am 1/22/14 8:00am

Carrot cake is a tasty, but it's not the simplest cake to bake. This trick from America's Test Kitchen doesn't cut down on the cooking time, but it does shrink the prep to only 15 minutes, uses your slow cooker, tastes delicious, and is healthier to boot. Here's how it works, and where to get the recipe. »11/14/13 5:00am 11/14/13 5:00am

Iced Coffee is a wonderful thing, but adding ice to hot coffee means watering down your drink and your iced coffee isn't terribly cold. You can always ice cubes from leftover coffee, but it's better to have access to already-cold coffee in your refrigerator and if you have a slow cooker or other container that will… »1/27/13 11:00am 1/27/13 11:00am

Want a delicious caramel dip for apples, or to pour over baked goods or ice cream? Sure, you can buy one, but this method is easier: just fill a crock pot with water, drop in a can of sweetened condensed milk, and turn it on low overnight. That's all there is to it. »9/07/12 5:00am 9/07/12 5:00am

You know crock pots are great for making stews, soups, and even oatmeal, but bread? Yup, the versatile cooking appliance makes fresh bread in even less time than it would take in the oven. »5/31/12 12:30pm 5/31/12 12:30pm

As temperatures start to warm in many parts of the world we look to cooking methods that won't heat up the house as much. Baked potatoes are a common side dish that can be cooked easily in a microwave oven or in a slow cooker. »4/15/12 11:00am 4/15/12 11:00am

If you're the type who wakes up in the morning with just enough time to get ready and get out the door to work or school, you may want to eat breakfast but the thought of cutting into your sleeping time isn't very appealing either. Get your crock pot ready—with five minutes of prep, you can enjoy a fresh hot… »1/10/12 4:00am 1/10/12 4:00am